Hamlet Act 3 Scene 1

What is Claudius hoping to learn by spying on Hamlet and Ophelia’s interaction?

• Why Hamlet is acting oddly.

• To find out what Hamlet is planning to do to him.

• To test if Ophelia is obeying Polonius.

• To see if Rozencranzt and Guildenstern are telling the truth about their interaction with Hamlet.

Which famous soliloquy is delivered in Act 3 Scene 1?

What internal conflicts were revealed through this speech? What did he decide to do?

What is the meaning behind Hamlet telling Ophelia to "get thee to a nunnery"?

• He wants her to hide from Claudius

• He believes she needs to be protected from men

• It's a double entendre -- he's telling her to go work in a brothel

• He’s asking her to marry him

What is Claudius's reaction to the scene he has witnessed?

• He believes Hamlet should be left alone

• He decides to send Hamlet away to England

• He wants Hamlet and Ophelia to marry immediately

• He accuses Polonius of lying

One of the major themes in this act is:

• Religion

• Truth vs. Deception

• Gender Roles

• Love